Cardinals manager Mike Matheny announced Friday that pitcher Lance Lynn will start Game 4 of the World Series in St. Louis against the Red Sox, according to MLB.com.

Lynn is 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA, giving up seven earned runs in 11 2/3 innings over three games this postseason. He finished the regular season with a 3.97 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.

"We know that Lance has also been a guy that can pitch in big situations," Matheny said.